used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE TRADING POST Christmas Day is always a day of great joy and blessed peace.
anew
From this reading In fact, it was a little fort with palisades surrounding it, for never again would they find themselves without the means of defense in a war with the Indians.
Agnes
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From this reading Let us note how Fred with Matthew and Agnes, spent this day in glorifying their Lord.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE TRADING POST Christmas Day is always a day of great joy and blessed peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE TRADING POST Christmas Day is always a day of great joy and blessed peace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE TRADING POST Christmas Day is always a day of great joy and blessed peace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The log house had been rebuilt, but it was much larger than the old one which the Indians had burned.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE TRADING POST Christmas Day is always a day of great joy and blessed peace.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The log house had been rebuilt, but it was much larger than the old one which the Indians had burned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The log house had been rebuilt, but it was much larger than the old one which the Indians had burned.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE TRADING POST Christmas Day is always a day of great joy and blessed peace.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE TRADING POST Christmas Day is always a day of great joy and blessed peace.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading In fact, it was a little fort with palisades surrounding it, for never again would they find themselves without the means of defense in a war with the Indians.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, it was a little fort with palisades surrounding it, for never again would they find themselves without the means of defense in a war with the Indians.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In fact, it was a little fort with palisades surrounding it, for never again would they find themselves without the means of defense in a war with the Indians.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, it was a little fort with palisades surrounding it, for never again would they find themselves without the means of defense in a war with the Indians.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading In fact, it was a little fort with palisades surrounding it, for never again would they find themselves without the means of defense in a war with the Indians.
Fred
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From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
glorifyingverbUS /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “glorify” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading Let us note how Fred with Matthew and Agnes, spent this day in glorifying their Lord.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE TRADING POST Christmas Day is always a day of great joy and blessed peace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The log house had been rebuilt, but it was much larger than the old one which the Indians had burned.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The log house had been rebuilt, but it was much larger than the old one which the Indians had burned.
how
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From this reading Let us note how Fred with Matthew and Agnes, spent this day in glorifying their Lord.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The log house had been rebuilt, but it was much larger than the old one which the Indians had burned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE TRADING POST Christmas Day is always a day of great joy and blessed peace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE TRADING POST Christmas Day is always a day of great joy and blessed peace.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The log house had been rebuilt, but it was much larger than the old one which the Indians had burned.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us note how Fred with Matthew and Agnes, spent this day in glorifying their Lord.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In fact, it was a little fort with palisades surrounding it, for never again would they find themselves without the means of defense in a war with the Indians.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading The log house had been rebuilt, but it was much larger than the old one which the Indians had burned.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Let us note how Fred with Matthew and Agnes, spent this day in glorifying their Lord.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Let us note how Fred with Matthew and Agnes, spent this day in glorifying their Lord.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading In fact, it was a little fort with palisades surrounding it, for never again would they find themselves without the means of defense in a war with the Indians.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The log house had been rebuilt, but it was much larger than the old one which the Indians had burned.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In fact, it was a little fort with palisades surrounding it, for never again would they find themselves without the means of defense in a war with the Indians.
a brief written record
From this reading Let us note how Fred with Matthew and Agnes, spent this day in glorifying their Lord.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE TRADING POST Christmas Day is always a day of great joy and blessed peace.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The log house had been rebuilt, but it was much larger than the old one which the Indians had burned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The log house had been rebuilt, but it was much larger than the old one which the Indians had burned.
and nothing more
From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
palisadesnounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪdz/
plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading In fact, it was a little fort with palisades surrounding it, for never again would they find themselves without the means of defense in a war with the Indians.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE TRADING POST Christmas Day is always a day of great joy and blessed peace.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE TRADING POST Christmas Day is always a day of great joy and blessed peace.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
rebuiltverbUS /riˈbɪlt/
inflected form of “rebuild” — build again
From this reading The log house had been rebuilt, but it was much larger than the old one which the Indians had burned.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Let us note how Fred with Matthew and Agnes, spent this day in glorifying their Lord.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading In fact, it was a little fort with palisades surrounding it, for never again would they find themselves without the means of defense in a war with the Indians.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The log house had been rebuilt, but it was much larger than the old one which the Indians had burned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE TRADING POST Christmas Day is always a day of great joy and blessed peace.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Let us note how Fred with Matthew and Agnes, spent this day in glorifying their Lord.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In fact, it was a little fort with palisades surrounding it, for never again would they find themselves without the means of defense in a war with the Indians.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, it was a little fort with palisades surrounding it, for never again would they find themselves without the means of defense in a war with the Indians.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
TRADINGnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE TRADING POST Christmas Day is always a day of great joy and blessed peace.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us note how Fred with Matthew and Agnes, spent this day in glorifying their Lord.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In fact, it was a little fort with palisades surrounding it, for never again would they find themselves without the means of defense in a war with the Indians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fred was glad that it could be celebrated in a peaceful manner, the only way which becomes this great peace day of the Prince of Peace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Let us note how Fred with Matthew and Agnes, spent this day in glorifying their Lord.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In fact, it was a little fort with palisades surrounding it, for never again would they find themselves without the means of defense in a war with the Indians.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In fact, it was a little fort with palisades surrounding it, for never again would they find themselves without the means of defense in a war with the Indians.
